Beth
Farnham
Democrat Beth Farnham challenges Republican incumbent John Joyce in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District in 2026.
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- positions
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Background
Beth Farnham is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging incumbent Republican John Joyce. She grew up in Baltimore and settled with her family in Conewago Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. 478
Farnham's professional background includes work as a credit analyst, an administrative assistant for a lift company, and a pharmacy technician. She holds a degree in Biology, French, and Secondary Education, with secondary candidate listings identifying Towson University as her institution. Her campaign describes her as a stay-at-home parent ready to return to paid work. 73
In 2023, Farnham served on the Conewago Valley Area School District board. She is also identified as a member of the Adams County Democratic Committee. 211219
Farnham launched her 2026 congressional campaign in August 2025, running in what is described as one of the reddest counties in Pennsylvania. 416
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 13, Pennsylvania
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Adams County Democratic Committee member
- Website
- bethfarnhamforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 4newsFarnham criticizes Pennsylvania daycare vaccination exemption rules, vows to oppose policy federally
In a campaign post, Farnham criticized Pennsylvania rules allowing licensed daycares to admit unvaccinated children upon parental exemption statements, and stated she wanted to vote to stop daycares from accepting unvaccinated children, except those who are medically fragile.
PA Licensed Daycares Must Accept Unvaccinated Children · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsFarnham publishes campaign statement outlining key issues and grassroots outreach
Farnham published a statement listing her principal issues as democracy, reproductive freedom, affordability, gun safety, public education, universal healthcare, immigration reform, and the environment. She noted she was building on more than 104,000 votes received in 2024 and continuing door-knocking, calls, and in-person town halls.
A Statement from Beth Farnham, Candidate for PA-13 · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 27debateFarnham participates in Gettysburg town hall, backs data center moratorium and gun safety measures
At a Gettysburg town hall (reported October 5), Farnham called for a federal moratorium on data centers while impacts are assessed, saying 'We don't know all of the impacts.' She supported raising the federal minimum wage, restoring housing programs, universal background checks, safe-storage requirements, and extreme-risk protection orders, and pledged to hold public meetings and back legislation requiring in-person congressional town halls.
Democratic candidates discuss data centers, housing at ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 27newsFarnham publishes campaign post on abortion rights: 'Pro-lifers Don't Really Care About Life of the Mother'
Farnham's campaign site published a post arguing that anti-abortion advocates do not genuinely prioritize the life of the mother. No independent reporting on a separate controversy or reaction was found in the cited sources.
Pro-lifers Don't Really Care About “Life of the Mother” · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsFarnham holds Gettysburg fundraiser at Adams County Arts Council
Farnham's campaign held a fundraiser in Gettysburg with a suggested $50 donation to help pay for campaign materials and radio ads. The event was announced on September 15 and the post was later updated on October 3.
You're Invited to this Gettysburg Fundraiser! · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17endorsementCWA District 2-13 lists Beth Farnham as AFL-endorsed for PA-13
The Communications Workers of America District 2-13 endorsement page listed 'PA13- Beth Farnham- AFL endorsed,' though no specific AFL-CIO affiliate or separate announcement date was identified.
2026 Pennsylvania Election Endorsements · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) unionListed among Farnham's endorsers in her September 13, 2026 post; campaign endorsements page also notes the union sent a check, but the endorsement is established by the September 13 post. bethfarnhamforcongress.com · Sep 13, 2026
- United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) unionListed among Farnham's endorsers in her September 13, 2026 post and on her campaign endorsements page. bethfarnhamforcongress.com · Sep 13, 2026
- National Education Association (NEA) unionListed among Farnham's endorsers in her September 13, 2026 post. bethfarnhamforcongress.com · Sep 13, 2026
- Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) unionListed among Farnham's endorsers in her September 13, 2026 post. bethfarnhamforcongress.com · Sep 13, 2026
- Pennsylvania Machinists Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Pennsylvania division) unionListed among Farnham's endorsers in her September 13, 2026 post; identified as the Pennsylvania division of the IAM in the July 26, 2026 post. bethfarnhamforcongress.com · Sep 13, 2026
- IAM Union District 98 unionFarnham announced the endorsement in a post dated August 23, 2026. bethfarnhamforcongress.com · Aug 23, 2026
- Pennsylvania AFL-CIO unionFarnham announced the endorsement in a post dated July 26, 2026. Also independently listed as AFL-endorsed candidate in PA-13 by CWA District 2-13 (source 10). bethfarnhamforcongress.com · Jul 26, 2026
- National Women's Political Caucus organizationFarnham thanked the caucus for its 'recent endorsement' in the July 26, 2026 post; no separate endorsement date given. bethfarnhamforcongress.com · Jul 26, 2026
- South Central Young Democrats organizationFarnham wrote she is 'proud to be endorsed by these progressive young people' in a post dated May 3, 2026; no separate endorsement date given. bethfarnhamforcongress.com · May 3, 2026
- Perry County Democratic Committee organizationUnanimously endorsed Farnham on April 19, 2026; Farnham posted the endorsement letter on May 3, 2026. bethfarnhamforcongress.com · Apr 19, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $55K
- Spent
- $40K
- Cash on hand
- $16K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4PA13298(opens in a new tab)
Sources 18
- [1] Beth Farnham — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Beth Farnham - US Representative, District 13(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Democratic candidates discuss data centers, housing at ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [4] PA Licensed Daycares Must Accept Unvaccinated Children(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [5] A Statement from Beth Farnham, Candidate for PA-13(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [6] Pro-lifers Don't Really Care About “Life of the Mother”(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [7] 2026 Pennsylvania Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [8] You're Invited to this Gettysburg Fundraiser!(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [9] I Keep Having the Same Conversation With Voters Because They ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 13, 2026
- [10] Proud to Fight for the Freedom to Create the Families We Choose!(opens in a new tab) Aug 23, 2026
- [11] Grateful for Union Support from Pennsylvania Machinists ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 26, 2026
- [12] Please vote for me on May 19th!(opens in a new tab) May 17, 2026
- [13] Please Vote for Me to Represent US!(opens in a new tab) May 3, 2026
- [14] 100% HUMAN! – Beth Farnham for Congress(opens in a new tab) Apr 20, 2026
- [15] This Lady Wants to Make History and FLIP THIS ... - Beth Farnham(opens in a new tab) Mar 8, 2026
- [16] District Round-up 02.08.26(opens in a new tab) Feb 8, 2026
- [17] Affordability(opens in a new tab) Nov 5, 2025
- [18] Priorities(opens in a new tab) Dec 17, 2023